Field Investigator

Advantage Investigations

. Conduct covert, stationary, and mobile surveillance .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRiverside • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting surveillance and claims investigations, with a strong emphasis on clear communication and report preparation. Holds the necessary Private Investigator licenses and is capable of traveling for investigations across multiple states.

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Private Investigator LicenseSurveillance TechniquesClaims InvestigationsReport WritingTravel Flexibility

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Hard Skills

SurveillanceVideo RecordingScene InvestigationsPaint Sample AnalysisEDR DeploymentsRCS RetrievalsClaims InvestigationsMVR Provision

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Surveillance VehicleVideo Evidence Uploading

Certifications & Qualifications

CA Private Investigator License

Industry Keywords

Covert SurveillanceAlive-and-Well ChecksState-Mandated Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct covert, stationary, and mobile surveillance
Conduct surveillance throughout the home state and surrounding states
Record subject activity on a video recording device
Conduct alive-and-well checks, locates, basic scene investigations, paint sample analysis, EDR, and RCS deployments/retrievals
Prepare and complete written reports of observations
Upload video evidence and surveillance reports
Conduct basic claims investigations
Travel daily within the investigator’s area or territory
Provide clear reports of activities to the operations team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current CA Private Investigator License preferred
Private Investigator licenses required; licensing differs between states
Previous experience related to surveillance/claims investigations preferred
Access to a reliable, suitable surveillance vehicle for day-to-day use
Valid driver’s license
Ability to provide MVR (driving record)
Willingness to travel throughout home state and surrounding states for work
Varying weekly work schedule including weekend and holiday availability
Good oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Meet state-mandated requirements to obtain and maintain a Private Investigator license in multiple states
Must pass a drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Door-to-door hourly pay
Fuel card provided
Monthly vehicle allowance
Monthly cell phone allowance
Equipment provided
Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
Life insurance and other supplemental options
Paid lodging when applicable
Per diem pay when out of town
401(k) with match
2 weeks of PTO (paid time off)
Parental leave
Comprehensive training program